President Muhammadu Buhari has finally announced the long-awaited portfolios of ministers, who were sworn in on Wednesday, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. President Buhari named himself Minister of Petroleum, while Ibe Kachikwu (Delta State) was named Minister of State (Petroleum). See full list of their Portfolios: 1. Chris Ngige – […]
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Ogunwusi emerges 51st Ooni of Ife
Barely three months after the death of Oba Okunade Sijuwade, Prince Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi of the Giesi ruling house has emerged the 51st Ooni of Ile-Ife, Osun State governor Rauf Aregbesola has said in a press statement. Aregbesola said in the brief statement that the kingmakers of Ife had completed […]
Tribunal upholds Okowa’s election
The Delta State Governorship Election petition sitting in Asaba, the state capital, has upheld the election of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate Governor Ifeanyi Okowa. The tribunal also dismiss the challenge posed by Olorogun O’tegha Emerhor of the All Progressives Congress. The Delta State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal […]
Linda Ikeji buys house worths N500m, says I’ve never slept with a man for money
Nigerian blogger, Linda Ikeji, recently acquired a property worth over N500 million in the priciest real estate location, Banana Island, Ikoyi. She had some words to say, especially to young women. She said on her blog: “My name is Linda Ikeji. I’m a blogger. I’m 35 years old and I […]
President Buhari’s body language not enough for economic growth – LCCI
Yusuf and the President of CICAN Toba Agboola at the event. Leave a Comment Chuks Udo Okonta The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to urgently unveil his policy direction as his alleged body language is not enough to engender economic growth. The […]
Buhari meets Saraki, Dogara, others
President Muhammadu Buhari will this evening meet with the leadership of both the Senate and the House of Representatives. President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, are expected to lead the lawmakers to the meeting scheduled to start at 9pm. The agenda […]
Senate President announces ministerial list
Senate President, Bukola Saraki has announced the names of 21 ministerial nominees forwarded to him last week Wednesday, September 30 by President Muhammadu Buhari. The nominees are, Abubakar Malami (SAN): Abdurahman Bello Dambazzau; Aisha Jumai Al Hassan; Alhaji Lai Mohammed; Babatunde Raji Fashola; Adebayo Shittu; Solomon Dalong; Senator Chris Ngige; […]
Presidency speaks out on Alison-Madueke’s arrest in London
The Nigerian presidency has confirmed the arrest of a former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, in London, over allegations of corruption and money laundering. According to PREMIUM TIMES, the Senior Special Assistant to the President, Garba Shehu, said: “The government is aware of the arrest and all the government investigative agencies […]
Scores killed as bomb blast rocks Abuja
Two bomb blasts have rocked the outskirts of the Nigerian capital, with casualties reported, officials say. BBC reported that the the first struck near a police station in Kuje, 25 miles (40km) from Abuja, the second hit a bus stop in Nyanya. One official said 10 people had been “critically […]
Diezani Allison-Madueke Reportedly Arrested In UK Over Corruption
The President of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, Mrs. Diezani Allison-Madueke, has reportedly been arrested in the United Kingdom. According to Premium Times, Mrs. Allison-Madueke was arrested alongside 4 others by British law enforcement. Her arrest is said to be in connection with crimes of corruption and bribery being […]
